strong side
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of strong side
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Mahrez just about manages those things, despite flight cancellations and an issue with the rings being the wrong size.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2024
“We don’t know what failed,” Ditchey said, mentioning the possibility that some bolts could have been missing, the wrong size, improperly tightened, or could have mechanical flaws in the metal.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2024
Weisselberg acknowledged that information in Trump’s financial statements wasn’t always accurate, such as valuing his penthouse based on the wrong size.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2023
“A recipient should accept gracefully, even if it’s not the right thing, like the sweater is the wrong size or ‘I’m a vegan, why are you giving me a steak-of-the-month club membership?’”
From Washington Post • Nov. 18, 2022
It’s quiet, and it goes pretty fast, even if you have the wrong size screwdriver.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
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